What happens when one question finally gets answered—and suddenly a hundred more appear?

In this caregiver-to-caregiver conversation, Michelle speaks with Greer Jones, creator of The Unfinished Idea and founder of the Beautifully Wired Summit, about autism and ADHD in girls and women.

Together, they explore why neurodivergence can be missed or misunderstood in girls, how masking can hide signs for years, and what caregivers may notice first—from after-school shutdowns and emotional overwhelm to intense interests, friendship changes, decision fatigue and burnout.

Greer also shares what it can feel like to receive a diagnosis later in life, or to hear that your child is autistic or has ADHD. The relief, grief, confusion and new questions can all arrive at once.

This episode offers practical, compassionate support for caregivers navigating:

• Autism and ADHD in girls and women
• The emotional load of caregiving
• Decision fatigue and daily overwhelm
• Body doubling and finding your people
• Supporting the caregiver’s nervous system
• Advocating in school meetings and hard appointments
• Seeing the whole child—not just the challenges
• Creating a more regulated home without expecting perfection
• Taking small, manageable steps after diagnosis
• Finding community without doing everything perfectly

Greer explains how the Beautifully Wired Summit is designed as a gentle place to land. The free three-day online summit includes more than 20 speakers across the themes of understanding, supporting and celebrating autism and ADHD in girls and women. Sessions are available to watch free for 48 hours, with a private Facebook community for connection and support.

Whether you’re raising a neurodivergent child, exploring your own diagnosis, or supporting someone you love, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to navigate the maze alone.

Chapters

00:08 — Understanding neurodivergence in girls and women

02:32 — Navigating the emotional load of caregiving

02:48 — Introduction to Greer Jones and the Beautifully Wired Summit

Links

Join the Beautifully Wired Summit:

http://theunfinishedidea.com/bwsummit

Greer Jones — The Unfinished Idea:

Visit the summit link above to connect with Greer and explore her work.

Free Gratitude Journal:

https://jandbinspired.com/radiant-moments-gratitude-journal

The 90 Second Reset Program:

https://jandbinspired.com/90-second-reset-program

Mission Statement for Caregivers:

https://jandbinspired.com/jandboasis-mission-statement

Oasis Signature Program:

https://link.jandbinspired.com/widget/form/w3HKv1FKxfrYuaYhtEsg?notrack=true

What to Say in Hard Appointments Workshop:

https://jandbinspired.com/steadycare

This episode is for education and support only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for individual assessment or professional care.

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Music by Iros Young (Via Uppbeat)

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